Fowler's Toad is the most abundant toad in much of the eastern U.S. It differs from the American Toad by having three or more warts per dark spot and a nasal, buzzing call. It tolerates drier and more open habitats.
Habitat
Sandy shores, beaches, floodplains, and open forests near water
Diet
Insects, earthworms, and small invertebrates
How common
Common
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